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# staycation - Saturday 20 February, 2021

Opinion: No foreign travel this year? All is not lost, Ireland has a lot to offer

Feb 20th 2021, 8:30 AM 80,640 Views 155 Comments

As foreign travel appears to be entirely off the radar for 2021, many are turning their attention to trips at home. Here, travel writer Deirdre Mullins shares some of Ireland’s hidden gems.

# staycation - Tuesday 5 January, 2021

Lions Tests in Ireland and UK among three backup plans ahead of final decision next month

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Lions Tests in Ireland and UK among three backup plans ahead of final decision next month

Updated Jan 5th 2021, 8:21 PM 22,325 Views 17 Comments

Postponing the series until 2022 or moving the tour behind closed doors in South Africa this summer are also possibilities being discussed.

# staycation - Monday 31 August, 2020

# Masterclass

Coming home from staycation? How to freshen up an empty house in 5 simple steps

Aug 31st 2020, 3:57 PM 4,865 Views 1 Comment

Banish that musty smell in minutes by following this checklist.

# staycation - Wednesday 19 August, 2020

# Money

Card spend increase last month in pubs, restaurants and hotels compared to 2019, AIB says

Aug 19th 2020, 12:51 PM 17,921 Views 12 Comments

The average card transaction in pubs has increased by 50% since last year.

# staycation - Thursday 13 August, 2020

# Evening Quiz

Quiz: Which Irish 'staycation' destination is this?

Aug 13th 2020, 9:30 PM 93,025 Views 43 Comments

Many of us are holidaying at home this year, and there’s plenty of lovely places to visit.

# staycation - Tuesday 11 August, 2020

# Under Pressure

Demand for water on Achill Island due to staycationers means it's now unsafe to drink

Aug 11th 2020, 3:41 PM 36,021 Views 36 Comments

Demand for water is roughly 50% higher than this time last year.

# Your Say

Poll: Have you been on or are you planning a staycation this year?

Aug 11th 2020, 8:07 AM 66,223 Views 106 Comments

Social media platforms are flooded with images of people on trips around Ireland.

# staycation - Sunday 26 July, 2020

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Poll: Are you planning a holiday somewhere in Ireland this year?

Jul 26th 2020, 11:00 AM 54,675 Views 102 Comments

The government this week announced a ‘staycation’ tax rebate as part of July stimulus plan.

# staycation - Sunday 19 July, 2020

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Three in four people in Ireland not planning to travel abroad this year

Jul 19th 2020, 2:11 PM 22,177 Views 47 Comments

The government is continuing to urge against foreign travel for non-essential reasons.

# staycation - Friday 10 July, 2020

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Fáilte Ireland may target Northern Irish visitors to bolster tourism trade

Jul 10th 2020, 6:10 AM 7,680 Views 15 Comments

More and more people will be staying on the island for a holiday this summer.

# staycation - Thursday 9 July, 2020

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Irish hotel room bookings are at about 25% - last year they were at 90%

Jul 9th 2020, 11:01 AM 24,629 Views 75 Comments

The Irish Hotels Federation says action needs to be taken.

# staycation - Tuesday 7 July, 2020

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know your European cities?

Jul 7th 2020, 9:30 PM 46,365 Views 18 Comments

Test your knowledge of these European cities.

# staycation - Thursday 2 July, 2020

# Staycation

Extra bank holiday not ruled out as tourism industry says Covid-19 impact has been 'catastrophic'

Jul 2nd 2020, 7:07 PM 42,475 Views 42 Comments

Fáilte Ireland is calling for the VAT rate to be changed to 5% to help the tourism sector.

# staycation - Tuesday 30 June, 2020

# Evening Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know these Irish holiday destinations?

Jun 30th 2020, 9:30 PM 58,674 Views 20 Comments

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has urged people not to travel abroad for the foreseeable.

# staycation - Thursday 18 June, 2020

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Poll: Are you planning to get away somewhere in Ireland this summer?

Jun 18th 2020, 10:48 AM 35,271 Views 65 Comments

With summer in full swing you may be tempted to take a break down the country from July 20.

# staycation - Monday 5 August, 2019

# It's Quizness Time

Quiz: Do you recognise this Irish holiday destination?

Aug 5th 2019, 8:00 PM 99,828 Views 24 Comments

There’s plenty of spots around for people staying at home for their holidays.

# staycation - Sunday 1 April, 2018

# Heritage Ireland

A ghostly Famine-era village and a Pirate Queen castle: Put Achill on your 'to-do' list

Apr 1st 2018, 8:45 AM 24,086 Views 19 Comments

Archaeologist Neil Jackman explores the historical treasures of Achill Island as part of his new book on the Wild Atlantic Way.

# staycation - Friday 30 March, 2018

# Easter Trip

One for the weekend: A trip around the historic Beara peninsula

Mar 30th 2018, 8:00 PM 21,705 Views 13 Comments

Exclusive extract from archaeologist Neil Jackman’s new book about the historical treasures of the Wild Atlantic Way.

# staycation - Friday 14 October, 2016

# Sponsored By Irish Rail

15 gorgeous places to visit around Ireland this autumn

Oct 14th 2016, 2:19 PM 33,740 Views 26 Comments

Nothing better than a nature walk.

# staycation - Monday 15 August, 2016

# Reader Routes

My Best Road Trip: A kid-friendly drive through Kenmare, Killarney and West Cork

Aug 15th 2016, 3:47 PM 4,446 Views 2 Comments

This week, Alison Canavan packs her Honda to the brim with kids and equipment for an Irish staycation.

# staycation - Friday 8 January, 2016

# Sponsored By Irish Rail

QUIZ: Where Should Your Next Weekend Break Be?

Jan 8th 2016, 10:22 AM 39,001 Views 40 Comments

Let’s find out.

# staycation - Saturday 19 September, 2015

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Ireland is the cheapest country in Europe for holiday rentals right now

Sep 19th 2015, 7:00 AM 8,936 Views 12 Comments

A one week stay for four adults will set you back on average €484 if you are booking for the high season.

# staycation - Wednesday 2 September, 2015

# Holidays

Hotel prices on the rise: How much is it to stay in some of the most popular Irish destinations?

Sep 2nd 2015, 8:16 PM 25,917 Views 22 Comments

The average room rate across the country is €116 a night.

# staycation - Thursday 6 August, 2015

# Sponsored

Stay put - we've found 6 of the best places to 'staycation' in Ireland

Aug 6th 2015, 7:30 PM 16,502 Views 23 Comments

You don’t have to go far at all to have a great holiday.

# staycation - Tuesday 4 August, 2015

# Staycation

Open thread: Where is your favourite place in Ireland to go on holidays?

Aug 4th 2015, 8:00 PM 32,123 Views 137 Comments

More people are choosing to stay in Ireland for their main holiday. Where should they go?

# staycation - Monday 28 April, 2014

# Love Ireland

'Staycations' on the rise with Dublin, Cork and Galway proving most popular

Apr 28th 2014, 1:20 PM 12,622 Views 42 Comments

Sure where else would you be going?

# staycation - Saturday 12 October, 2013

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: 3 amazing heritage sites to see this autumn

Oct 12th 2013, 9:45 AM 18,291 Views 48 Comments

Archaeologist Neil Jackman leads us through a mystical stone circle in Donegal, an abbey with a bloody past in Mayo and a medieval village in Cork.

# staycation - Wednesday 5 June, 2013

# Holidays

Irish people spending an average of €1,000 while on holiday

Jun 5th 2013, 12:00 PM 7,935 Views 39 Comments

A new survey shows that one in three are planning a sun holiday while 17 per cent will remain here for a ‘staycation’.

# staycation - Thursday 9 May, 2013

# Your Say

Poll: Is the bad Irish weather making you consider a summer holiday abroad?

May 9th 2013, 10:49 AM 12,944 Views 92 Comments

Met Éireann has warned that warmer weather is still some time off, so a staycation could be a chilly prospect.

# staycation - Saturday 30 March, 2013

# Hidden Ireland

4 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit

Mar 30th 2013, 9:45 AM 19,951 Views 27 Comments

There is no entry fee to any of these sites in Kilkenny, Mayo, Wicklow and Meath – so what are you waiting for?

# staycation - Saturday 16 February, 2013

# Hidden Ireland

5 off-the-beaten track places in Ireland you really should visit

Feb 16th 2013, 9:15 AM 91,818 Views 125 Comments

There is no entry fee to any of these sites – so what are you waiting for?

# staycation - Saturday 18 August, 2012

# Staycation

Newgrange is Ireland's favourite heritage site

Aug 18th 2012, 8:15 AM 4,296 Views 12 Comments

Meath site pips the Cliffs of Moher and Glendalough as the nation’s favourite site, as National Heritage week kicks off on Saturday.

# staycation - Saturday 21 July, 2012

# Your Say

Poll: Are you planning a summer holiday?

Jul 21st 2012, 1:01 PM 7,737 Views 91 Comments

Is it a staycation, an Irish vacation or a trip abroad?

# staycation - Wednesday 11 August, 2010

# Staycation

I want to go, I want to get away...

Aug 11th 2010, 4:09 PM 365 Views 0 Comments

But if I stay, I’d like to stay in Kerry.

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